Housing by town in Providence County, Rhode Island
Providence County, Rhode Island has 23 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,312 (±$21) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $967 in 2015–2019 (+35.7%; Up after inflation).
Foster has the highest median gross rent ($1,509) and Smithfield the lowest ($1,016).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,312 (±$21)
- Households that rent
- 43.1%
- Median household income
- $78,787
- Places
- 23
Cities, towns and townships in Providence County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burrillville | $1,206 | 18.4% | $119,813 | $384,400 | $4,667 |
| Central Falls | $1,200 | 74.4% | $49,285 | $352,100 | $3,744 |
| Cranston | $1,375 | 32.4% | $90,206 | $378,300 | $5,103 |
| Cumberland | $1,379 | 23.7% | $117,522 | $431,000 | $4,870 |
| East Providence | $1,288 | 40.1% | $75,912 | $365,500 | $4,545 |
| Foster | $1,509 | 8.6% | $113,646 | $425,300 | $7,135 |
| Glocester | $1,417 | 9.0% | $113,508 | $396,500 | $5,248 |
| Johnston | $1,275 | 24.1% | $91,866 | $355,500 | $4,614 |
| Lincoln | $1,468 | 27.9% | $104,821 | $450,600 | $4,751 |
| North Providence | $1,405 | 36.1% | $83,756 | $355,900 | $4,843 |
| North Smithfield | $1,282 | 22.1% | $108,866 | $457,200 | $5,219 |
| Pawtucket | $1,208 | 49.9% | $68,310 | $325,500 | $4,115 |
| Providence | $1,408 | 58.6% | $68,119 | $362,200 | $4,418 |
| Scituate | $1,489 | 12.7% | $112,315 | $449,300 | $5,265 |
| Smithfield | $1,016 | 18.4% | $102,077 | $446,400 | $5,207 |
| Woonsocket | $1,161 | 62.8% | $61,059 | $311,000 | $3,960 |
Unincorporated communities in Providence County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chepachet | $936 | 12.4% | $92,971 | $279,400 | $3,284 |
| Cumberland Hill | $1,310 | 16.9% | $130,506 | $394,300 | $4,390 |
| Greenville | $1,264 | 13.5% | $97,234 | $434,700 | $5,073 |
| Harmony | — | 7.7% | $120,235 | $341,400 | $5,403 |
| Harrisville | $1,094 | 26.5% | $62,535 | $355,000 | $3,740 |
| Pascoag | $1,319 | 27.2% | $121,369 | $365,000 | $4,395 |
| Valley Falls | $1,362 | 32.2% | $92,901 | $375,200 | $4,397 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,600 | $39,250 | $62,800 |
| 2 people | $26,950 | $44,850 | $71,800 |
| 3 people | $30,300 | $50,450 | $80,750 |
| 4 people | $33,650 | $56,050 | $89,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $60,550 | $96,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,050 | $104,100 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $69,550 | $111,250 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $74,000 | $118,450 |
How the places in Providence County rank across Rhode Island
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Crime reported to police in Providence County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,388 | 211 | 8,661 | 1,316 | 658,087 | 16 of 16 |
| 2024 | 1,293 | 193 | 7,946 | 1,185 | 670,779 | 16 of 16 |
| 2025 | 1,188 | 188 | 6,884 | 1,091 | 630,728 | 15 of 16 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Providence County recorded 1,188 violent and 6,884 property crimes, 188 and 1,091 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 93% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Providence County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Police Department | 195,376 | 560 | 3,078 |
| Cranston Police Department | 84,734 | 75 | 754 |
| Pawtucket Police Department | 77,252 | 173 | 958 |
| East Providence Police Department | 48,113 | — | — |
| Woonsocket Police Department | 44,779 | 167 | 663 |
| Cumberland Police Department | 37,735 | 17 | 154 |
| North Providence Police Department | 34,901 | 34 | 222 |
| Johnston Police Department | 30,522 | 39 | 251 |
| Lincoln Police Department | 23,727 | 25 | 249 |
| Central Falls Police Department | 23,119 | 63 | 182 |
| Smithfield Police Department | 22,605 | 14 | 181 |
| Burrillville Police Department | 16,937 | 2 | 26 |
| North Smithfield Police Department | 12,957 | 7 | 136 |
| Scituate Police Department | 10,816 | 5 | 12 |
| Glocester Police Department | 10,632 | 4 | 11 |
ZIP codes in Providence County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02860 | 47,818 | $1,192 | $336,100 | $61,539 | 59.2% |
| 02909 | 46,014 | $1,366 | $325,300 | $64,649 | 60.2% |
| 02895 | 43,521 | $1,161 | $311,000 | $61,059 | 62.8% |
| 02908 | 39,500 | $1,409 | $324,100 | $73,081 | 54.0% |
| 02920 | 37,155 | $1,294 | $370,000 | $80,717 | 36.2% |
| 02864 | 36,820 | $1,379 | $431,000 | $117,522 | 23.7% |
| 02904 | 32,531 | $1,289 | $339,900 | $67,003 | 48.3% |
| 02907 | 31,461 | $1,170 | $349,200 | $52,485 | 63.7% |
| 02919 | 29,802 | $1,275 | $355,800 | $91,775 | 24.1% |
| 02861 | 28,124 | $1,245 | $315,400 | $83,411 | 33.3% |
| 02906 | 26,380 | $1,807 | $638,600 | $103,050 | 48.5% |
| 02905 | 25,012 | $1,175 | $371,900 | $62,908 | 50.3% |
| 02910 | 23,499 | $1,459 | $338,700 | $90,698 | 31.0% |
| 02863 | 22,701 | $1,200 | $352,100 | $49,285 | 74.4% |
| 02914 | 21,834 | $1,220 | $359,400 | $61,191 | 48.9% |
| 02865 | 18,447 | $1,398 | $470,300 | $105,958 | 27.1% |
| 02915 | 16,752 | $1,443 | $357,600 | $84,414 | 34.6% |
| 02911 | 15,653 | $1,524 | $360,200 | $89,456 | 32.2% |
| 02917 | 15,293 | $1,001 | $451,800 | $110,938 | 21.1% |
| 02921 | 12,149 | $1,411 | $535,800 | $147,204 | 14.7% |
| 02903 | 11,836 | $1,713 | $408,900 | $64,476 | 75.2% |
| 02896 | 11,583 | $1,270 | $457,400 | $108,983 | 18.4% |
| 02916 | 8,695 | $1,310 | $404,100 | $95,263 | 28.6% |
| 02857 | 8,262 | $1,548 | $428,100 | $108,679 | 16.6% |
| 02814 | 7,587 | $970 | $390,500 | $110,764 | 8.1% |
| 02828 | 7,023 | $1,070 | $440,900 | $97,196 | 13.7% |
| 02859 | 7,018 | $1,394 | $385,500 | $124,592 | 18.6% |
| 02830 | 6,637 | $1,096 | $408,700 | $121,111 | 17.3% |
| 02825 | 6,107 | $1,509 | $445,600 | $112,593 | 8.0% |
| 02912 | 4,836 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
| 02838 | 3,740 | $1,628 | $372,300 | $97,273 | 35.5% |
| 02831 | 3,483 | $1,705 | $462,200 | $137,181 | 5.0% |
| 02918 | 2,925 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
| 02839 | 1,525 | — | $338,000 | $97,292 | 6.3% |
| 02826 | 831 | — | $286,300 | $78,843 | 21.0% |
| 02858 | 738 | — | $351,500 | $128,568 | 53.8% |
| 02802 | 677 | — | $362,700 | $116,159 | 16.9% |
| 02824 | 448 | — | $412,700 | $203,508 | 0.0% |
| 02876 | 355 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
| 02815 | 161 | — | $421,400 | $126,071 | 0.0% |
| 02823 | 59 | — | — | $31,607 | 38.9% |
| 02829 | 51 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Providence County
What is the crime rate in Providence County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Providence County recorded 188 violent and 1,091 property crimes per 100,000 residents (1,188 violent and 6,884 property crimes in all).
Which place in Providence County has the highest rent?
Foster has the highest median gross rent, $1,509 (±$556) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Providence County has the lowest rent?
Smithfield has the lowest median gross rent, $1,016 (±$241) a month.
What is the median rent in Providence County, Rhode Island?
The median gross rent in Providence County is $1,312 (±$21) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Providence County, Rhode Island
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Providence County, Rhode Island
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Providence-Fall River, RI-MA HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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